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Learn Videography

Kyle Loftus and Brendan Hsulearnvideography.com
A podcast dedicated to mastering the art and business of becoming a full-time filmmaker. From picking up a camera for the first time to building a six-figure video business, you'll learn how to turn your passion for videography into a career. Hosted by Filmmaker and Serial Entrepreneur Kyle Loftus and Brendan Hsu, this podcast has over four seasons and is currently rated the #1 videography podcast on Apple and Spotify. Tune in for weekly episodes featuring industry experts, and learn how to create and scale your own video production business and personal brand today.
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Episodes

[EP 22] Building Multiple Sources of Income with Thomas Taugher

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview Thomas Taugher, a cinematographer and co-owner of Prism Lens FX, Tropic Colour, and more. Some of the topics include: How Tom began building multiple sources of income as a cinematographer. How to find products/ideas for building multiple sources of income. How to grow multiple sources of income while finding a work/life balance. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best ...

Oct 31, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 22

[EP 21] Creating Multiple Sources of Income

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle discuss how you can build multiple sources of income as a content creator. Some of the talking points in this episode include: When you should start building multiple income streams. Do you need a social following? How to pick the best kind of income streams to grow. Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking here . To get special behind the scenes photo...

Oct 27, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 21

[EP 20] Video Marketing with Ryan Snaadt

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview Ryan Snaadt, a content creator and video marketer in Des Moine Iowa. Some of the topics include: What is video marketing, and how to leverage it with your clients. How to breakdown your client's problems so you can use video marketing to solve them. Video marketing buzz words to help you speak "video marketing" with your clients. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best ...

Oct 24, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 20

[EP 19] Video Marketing 101

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle provide an overview of video marketing, including how you can utilize video marketing to land bigger clients. Some of the talking points in this episode include: What is video marketing, and how to use it. How to talk "video marketing" with your clients. How to create content that excels with video marketing. Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking he...

Oct 20, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 19

[Ep 18] Building a Dream Team with Reelbros Media

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview the co-founders of ReelBros Media, a premiere production company in Phoenix, Arizona. Some of the topics include: How to build a long term video production team. How to set up your team for success with clear communication and contracts in the beginning. How to think about "your business", and how to invest back into it for added growth. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of t...

Oct 17, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 18

[EP 17] Building Your Dream Team

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about the best way to build a team for your video business, including working with 1099 contractors, employees, and partners. Some of the talking points in this episode include: How to scale your video business by building a team. How to grow your video business with 1099 contractors and employees. When and why you should find a partner for your video business. Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-...

Oct 13, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 17

[EP 16] Booking Crews and Locations with Ryan Huffman

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator Ryan Huffman , a producer and owner of Huffman Creative, a production company based in Los Angeles. Some of the topics include: Tips for hiring and paying crew members. How to run a successful set for large scale productions. Tips for finding locations, and securing permits. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-...

Oct 10, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 16

[EP 15] Booking Crew, Talent, Vendors and Everything else.

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about the best way to book crew, actors, locations, and everything else you need to power your productions! The best ways to book crew, including communication styles, rates, payment terms, and more. How to pay crew & actors via 1099 or W2. How to book specialty equipment, exotic animals, and much more. Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking...

Oct 06, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 15

[EP 14] Creator resources with Josiah Moore

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator Josiah Moore , a NY-based content creator. Some of the topics include: How Josiah got started as a content creator How to grow a video business outside of a major city The resources Josiah uses to grow his video company This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking here . To get special behind the...

Oct 03, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 14

[Bonus] Consultation with 5-star review winner, Ida Adamowicz

⚡️ Special episode ⚡️ We pick one winner each week for our 5-star review giveaway. For this week, we decided to record our consultation with Ida Adamowicz and make it public for our listeners to learn from. Ida is a content creator in Vancouver and tells stories through video for small businesses and non-profits. If you'd like a chance to win a consultation and over $500 in prizes like Ida, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts , and send a screenshot of your review to our Instagram account...

Oct 01, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 1

[EP 13] Videographer Resources Guide

In this episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about all of their favorite resources to power your video production businesses. Royalty-Free Music Productivity and Organization Email Marketing Instagram Marketing Online Marketing Online Jobs and Gigs Data Recovery and Protection, and Storage Sound FX, Luts, VFX & Templates In-camera effects/gear accessories and general hacks for your productions Software: (editing, animation, recording, etc.) Our listeners get two months free with ...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 14

[EP 12] Tips for Client Success with James Matthews

In this episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator James Matthew , a London-based content creator. Some of the topics include: How to work with your favorite brands How to position yourself for success as a professional content creator How to create long-lasting relationships with your clients This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking here . T...

Sep 26, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 12

[EP 11] Tips for client success

In the eleventh episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about how to succeed with their clients Communication styles for clients Communicating deadlines and turnarounds Being realistic on what you can and cannot accomplish How to stay in touch with your clients between projects How to leverage your clients to get more clients Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking here . To learn more about t...

Sep 22, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 11

[EP 10] Pricing Your Videos with Edward Lee

In the tenth episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator Edward Lee Films , a Seattle-based content creator. Some of the topics include: -How to price your services? -How to win clients over for the long run, and how to get retainer clients -How to price a one time client vs a retainer client -How to communicate to clients about budgeting -How to get bigger budgets This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best ...

Sep 19, 20201 hr 1 min

[EP 9] Pricing and Budgeting Your Videos

In the ninth episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle talk about the best ways to price your services as a content creator, and how they budget their productions: How to price your services How pricing differs for each niche Favorite budgeting strategies Items you should include in your videos Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking here . To get special behind the scenes photos, follow @learnvideog...

Sep 15, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 9

[EP 8] Discussing Video Gear with Julien Jarry

In the eighth episode of "Learn Videography," JJ and Kyle interview content creator Julien Jarry , an NYC-based content creator, and cinematographer. Some of the topics include: Tips for growing a video production business. Tips for scaling to bigger projects. Tips for buying gear for your video business. Tips for growing your skills as a content creator. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redee...

Sep 12, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 8

[EP 7] The Best Gear Packages for Videographers

In the seventh episode of "Learn Videography", JJ and Kyle dive deep into the best gear packages for videographers. Throughout the episode, we discuss the best gear options for three different tiers of each of the following categories: Cameras Lenses Lighting Audio Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking here . To get special behind the scenes photos, follow @learnvideography and @industryjump on Insta...

Sep 08, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 7

[EP 6] Making Money with Zack Kravits

In the sixth episode of "Learn Videography", your hosts JJ Englert and Kyle Loftus interview content creator Zack Kravits , an LA-based content creator and coach. Some of the topics include: How Zack got started as a content creator. Tips for finding and acquiring clients. Tips for scaling to bigger budgets. Tips for saying no to a client. Tips for growing your video business. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io ! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best royalty-free m...

Sep 05, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 6

[Trailer] Learn Videography

A podcast for content creators. 🚀 Every week, we answer questions from our community, explore new educational topics, and chat with some of the hottest content creators today. Throughout the course of this 15-week podcast, we cover everything you need to know to become a full-time content creator. Here is a full list of the topics that we’ll be diving into each week: Ep 1: So you want to be a videographer? Ep 2: defining your niche and brand as a videographer Ep 3: How to make money as a videog...

Sep 04, 202031 sec

[EP 5] Making Money as a Videographer

In the fifth episode of "Learn Videography", your hosts JJ Englert and Kyle Loftus talk about making money as a videographer. Some of the topics included are: Finding and acquiring clients as a videographer. How to scale and get bigger budgets. Understanding video marketing and return on investment. When to say “no” to a client. Retainer vs flat rates. Our listeners get two months free with Epidemic Sound, one of the best royalty-free music providers ! Redeem 2-months free by clicking here . To ...

Sep 01, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 5

[EP 4] Niching Down with Gordon Ly

In the fourth episode of "Learn Videography", your hosts JJ Englert and Kyle Loftus interview content creator Gordon Ly , an Arizona based content creator that specializes in fitness and brand videography. Some of the topics include: How Gordon got started as a content creator. Tips for building out a niche as a videographer. Tips to establish a brand as a videographer. Tips for building a strong social media presence as a brand. Tips for pricing your services as a brand. This episode is sponsor...

Aug 29, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 4

[EP 3] What Type of Videographer Do You Want to Be?

In the third episode of "Learn Videography", your hosts JJ Englert and Kyle Loftus dive deep into defining your niche and leveraging your local market to succeed as a videographer and content creator. Some of the topics include: How to Be “that guy” in your market. Researching your market, and how to do it. How to leverage your existing relationships. Defining your brand - who do you want to be? How do you want to appear? How to approach, and build your social followings. Our listeners get two m...

Aug 25, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 3

[EP 2] Picking Your Path with Jakob Owens

In this episode of "Learn Videography", your hosts JJ Englert and Kyle Loftus interview Jakob Owens . During the interview, Jakob shares his story about becoming a successful filmmaker. He discusses how he got started, the path he took, and what his next steps are today. Jakob also shares his newest business endeavor for the first time! 💯 As always, this episode is filled with knowledge 💣 at every step of the way. Sit back, turn your headphones up, and enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Artli...

Aug 22, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 2

[EP 1] So you want to be a videographer?

In the first episode of "Learn Videography", hosts JJ and Kyle dive deep into discussing what type of videographer do you want to be? Including some of the following topics: Defining your niche & local market Defining your brand Discussing your social channels and how to build a following. Learn Videography is presented by Industry Jump, the hiring platform for filmmakers . At Industry Jump, content creators can create a free portfolio, apply to jobs, and seek video mentoring from top filmma...

Jul 28, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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